2015 – Page 9 – European CEO

European Commission President, Jean-Claude Juncker, who is trying to clamp down on aggressive tax planning

The EU clamps down on secret tax planning

Recent changes introduced to EU law on the issue of corporate taxation make sweetheart deals much easier to sniff out

[T]he EU’s stagnant economy is conditioning its response to the external pressures it confronts; internal crisis has left EU leaders little room for manoeuvre

Without economic reforms, Europe is lost

The 2008 financial crisis was seen as a long-term problem to be overcome by state intervention. A rapid response and quick liberalisation of labour markets may have been a better approach

Many experts have suggested that finance could be the main weapon in the war against climate change

Finance can save the world from climate change

Companies know what needs to be done to reverse climate change. However, the reality is that without financial incentives they will only do the minimum, and governments are unlikely to force them

The most recent UN Climate Change Conference, in June 2015 . COP21 will follow up discussions there

What’s on the agenda for COP21?

The 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference is a platform not just for countries, but also for companies looking to take the fight to climate change

$Europe is becoming increasingly fractured as political events and economic woes divide policymakers$

Let’s stick together, Europe

The EU is increasingly finding itself divided on various lines, including financial aid and refugee policies. However, the temptation to feel separated must be resisted, and similarities celebrated, if the region is to thrive once more

SSH Communications Security helps companies enhance their cyber security systems in a way that does not interrupt their business

The time is now for cyber security solutions

Though often ignored to avoid complication, cyber security solutions actually need not interrupt business as usual, as long as they’re properly implemented

Al Gore, a prominent environmental campaigner. Environmental issues will take centre-stage at Davos 2016

World Economic Forum: 2015’s highlights, and expectations for 2016

Across the world, there is but one event that brings the most powerful human beings on the planet together in the same place – the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland

KPS has built up an outstanding reputation for helping companies transform their business successfully in a very short timeframe

KPS leads the way in retail’s omnichannel revolution

Physical stores, once thought defunct, are set to be a key part of the digital retail era. If retailers embrace this evolution, they can dramatically cut costs and turnaround times by working with a single, experienced partner

Sergio Ermotti, CEO of UBS, controversially told bankers earlier this year that it's ok for them to make mistakes, provided they're made in good faith

Sergio Ermotti | UBS

The CEO of UBS is unafraid of making bold statements on behalf of his industry. Looking at his past achievements, surely few would question his authority and knowledge of all things banking

Nestlé’s Paul Bulcke, whose leadership focuses on putting the right people in the right places - and fosters a culture of trust

Paul Bulcke | Nestlé

Heading up the world’s largest food manufacturer carries a lot of responsibility. Thankfully, Nestlé CEO Paul Bulcke is very aware of the importance of health, though his stance on water still raises a few eyebrows

Frédéric Gagey has faced some heavy opposition as of late as Air France tries to cut back jobs, in order to save costs

Frédéric Gagey | Air France

Rocked by strikes and violent employee protests, Air France is not the giant it once was. Restoring calm and financial growth is proving a huge challenge for CEO Frédéric Gagey

Concorde has struggled to get off the ground again as the result of recent plane crashes and the high price of flying

Concorde: nothing more than a footnote in Europe’s history

A group of enthusiasts want to relaunch Concorde. But, asks Jules Gray, is it financially viable? And do business travellers really need to get across the Atlantic so quickly these days?

European cities are beginning to attract artists back to their studios, offering inspiration and the ideal conditions for creativity to flourish

Berlin’s art scene enraptures the world

Up-and-coming young artists are increasingly finding inspiration in the German capital, which is starting to rival New York’s dominance of the art scene

Martin Winterkorn, former Volkswagen CEO, resigned after the scandal - and was replaced by Matthias Müller

The Volkswagen scandal: what next for the troubled company?

The recent diesel emissions scandal has exposed cracks in VW’s governance structure that, if left to grow, could undo Europe’s largest private employer

Peter Drucker, widely regarded as the Father of Management, created many ways of doing things in the workplace that we now take for granted

A history of Peter Drucker and his impact on management theory

Management theory is a default aspect of modern business, but this hasn’t always been the case. From structure to philosophy, contemporary organisations owe a lot to one man

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